Luminous Silk Illuminating Primer

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Web ID: 5803582

What It Is

A water-based gel primer with hyaluronic acid for 24-hour hydration, paired with LHA to gently exfoliate and brighten skin.
  • What It's For

    For all skin types.
  • What It Does

    This lightweight water-gel primer is formulated with hyaluronic acid and LHA skincare actives to deeply nourish and hydrate the skin. The formula helps maintain a lasting fresh and luminous finish without feeling greasy. It enhances the skin's suppleness and creates a smooth, radiant base for flawless foundation application. Designed to pair perfectly with Luminous Silk Foundation (sold separately), it extends wear and delivers a natural, skin-like glow. The versatile formula can also be worn alone for a fresh, off-duty look or mixed with skin care and makeup to elevate your glow.
  • Key Ingredients

    - Hyaluronic acid boosts hydration and plumps skin for a smooth, supple texture.
    - LHA skincare actives gently refine the skin to improve radiance and glow.
  • Finish

    Luminous.
  • How To Use It

    - Apply evenly to moisturized skin before foundation for a hydrating, glowing base.
    - Wear alone for a fresh, off-duty look or mix with makeup or skin care for a radiant boost.
  • Features

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Ratings & Reviews

Here's what customers think
  • Customers frequently mention the primer's lightweight and silky texture, which applies smoothly and blends easily.
  • The primer consistently provides a natural, healthy, and luminous glow without appearing greasy or overly shiny.
  • Many customers report that the primer helps makeup apply more evenly and extends its wear throughout the day.
  • Reviewers with various skin types, including dry and sensitive skin, find the primer hydrating and comfortable.
  • Some customers note a subtle, pleasant scent, while others prefer unscented products or find the scent too strong.
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4.7/5

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Azula
16 days ago

Disappointed.

Super disappointed that this product arrived and the tube instructions were in what appears to be Chinese. Does this mean that the product is counterfeit? I have always been so please with my Armani foundation but will not buy the primer again and will not buy from this site again. I hope to hear back from you on this matter.

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Consumer Care Center14 days ago

Hi Azula! We completely understand how unsettling and concerning it is to receive a product with unfamiliar instructions, especially when you value the quality and trust of your favorite Armani items, and we truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are so sorry for the confusion and worry this caused. However, we want to reassure you that because you purchased the product directly from our official website, it is 100% authentic. We are always here to support you and answer any other questions you may have, and we hope you have a wonderful and comforting rest of your day!

Bex87
18 days ago
from London

Why change?

I’m genuinely so disappointed that Armani has discontinued/reformulated this primer. The original Luminous Silk Hydrating Primer was one of the best products I’ve ever found for my very sensitive, eczema-prone skin. What made it so special wasn’t just how beautifully makeup sat over it. Whenever my skin became hot, flushed or irritated, I could apply this and physically feel my face cooling down. It would leave my skin feeling soothed, hydrated and much more comfortable, and the redness would visibly calm too. I’ve since discovered that the original formula contained ethyl menthane carboxamide, a cooling ingredient, alongside glycerin, silicones and emollients. It seems to have been the perfect combination for my skin. Unfortunately, the replacement is a completely different formulation and now contains ingredients I actively avoid when my skin is flaring, including denatured alcohol, fragrance and an exfoliating acid. Please, Armani, bring the original Hydrating Primer back! There really isn’t anything else quite like it, and for those of us with sensitive, reactive skin it was so much more than just a makeup primer.

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Sunofeast
21 days ago

Great product

Works excellent with the foundation and has a bit of glow/plumpness that is beautiful

Customer review from giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

ms26
24 days ago
from NJ

Excellent

This is a perfect primer, hydrate skin well, has very light and pleasant texture, gives luminious look to the skin. Highly recommend!

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CarolinaR
28 days ago
Incentivized review

Very beautiful glow

(Dont mind the redness or marks on my face it’s not from the product!) I really like how glowy this primer is . For me personally I love a glowing base.you can even wear it on its own for a healthy radiant glow. It’s does contain fragrance. I prefer my products without Fragrance. Blends really nicely in to the skin it has a serum like texture. It’s light weight it’s leave my skin with a little residue/tacky which I expect since it is a primer for make up. It contains silicones and I can feel it. I don’t like the fact that they are not cruelty free.

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Response from giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com

Consumer Care Center21 days ago

Hi there CarolinaR! Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Luminous Silk Hydrating Glow Extending Primer, and we are glad you love the glowy finish. Regarding your concern, at L’Oréal and Armani beauty, we care deeply for animal welfare and do not test on animals. Since 1989, we have not tested our products on animals, relying instead on pioneering non-animal methods like human reconstructed skin. If you need any further assistance, please contact us at 1.877.276.2643 (Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–7 PM EST). We are always here to help!

Iryna
28 days ago
from London

Good product

I bought this product about a month ago. The texture is excellent—it’s not sticky, doesn’t weigh the skin down, spreads evenly, and blends well. It gives a subtle glow, though it doesn’t cover up skin imperfections or pigmentation.

Recommends this product

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Amelia
30 days ago
from Michigan
Incentivized review

OMG

Please try this in your late 40's to make you look 39 again!

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Helen
1 month ago
from Northamptonshire

I always use Designer Glow which changed from DESIGNER LIFT for many many years. Rang Harrods and was told it’s discontinued I use No 4. I was so disappointed since I’m 72 years old and it makes my fine lines disappear . Bought 2 bottles of the new Luminous silk foundation No 4. I hate it it so thin and doesn’t cover well. It sits in the fine lines which make them appear deep when they are not. Harrods supplies all my Armani make up and have always praised my skin texture for my age. So disappoi

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